How to become a senior managers - health, education, social and community services and membership organizations
Official title: Senior managers - health, education, social and community services and membership organizations
Also called: Rector - education, Chancellor - education, Business general manager, Community college president, Trade school general manager, Labour organization president, Business school general manager, Charitable organization director, Health care association president, Hockey association general manager, Business association general manager, Political organization general manager
Senior managers in health, education, social and community services and membership organizations plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate, through middle managers, membership and other organizations or institutions that deliver health, education, social or community services. They formulate policies which establish the direction to be taken by these organizations, either alone or in conjunction with a board of directors. They are employed in health care organizations, educational services, social and community services and membership organizations or they may own and operate their own business.
Main tasks
- Establish objectives for the organization or institution and formulate or approve policies and programs
- Authorize and organize the establishment of major departments and associated senior staff positions
- Allocate material, human and financial resources to implement organizational policies and programs; establish financial and administrative controls; formulate and approve promotional campaigns; and approve overall personnel planning
- Select middle managers, directors or other executive staff
- Coordinate the work of regions, divisions or departments
- Represent the organization, or delegate representatives to act on behalf of the organization, in negotiations or other official functions
- Senior managers in this unit group may specialize in areas such as finance, marketing, human resources or in a particular service area
How to become one
A university degree or college diploma in business administration, hospital administration, finance or other discipline related to the service provided is usually required. Several years of experience as a middle manager in a related institution or organization are usually required. Specialization in a particular functional area or service is possible through specific university or college training in that area or through previous experience. Senior managers in finance usually require a professional accounting designation.
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How do I become a senior managers - health, education, social and community services and membership organizations?
A university degree or college diploma in business administration, hospital administration, finance or other discipline related to the service provided is usually required. Several years of experience as a middle manager in a related institution or organization are usually required. Specialization in a particular functional area or service is possible through specific university or college training in that area or through previous experience. Senior managers in finance usually require a professional accounting designation.
Sources
- Statistics Canada: National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 (Version 1.0), Open Government Licence - Canada, retrieved 2026-10-03
Updated 2026-10-03